2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — November 16, 2022

2022-11-16 23:56:46 UTC (2022-11-16) · approx. 4:56 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:56 UTC≈ 4:56 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.629°, -103.982°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.63°, -103.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6294°N
-103.9821°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2022wmqx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
36.0°
Min Station Distance
0.022°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2022-11-17 18:25:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2022wmqx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, November 16, 2022). M2.3 Earthquake 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — November 16, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022wmqx/